The ‘Family Member Standard’: Why petflation is pushing Americans into debt for their pets

The ‘Family Member Standard’: Why petflation is pushing Americans into debt for their pets

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you feel like you are spending significantly more on your dog today than you were just a few years ago, you aren’t imagining things.  Veterinary inflation, supply chain shifts and the rising cost … Read more

Average pet owner spending tops $4,000 a year—learn about the cost breakdown

Average pet owner spending tops ,000 a year—learn about the cost breakdown

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you are wondering exactly how much it costs to own a dog in 2026, the short answer is: a whole lot.  Between the essentials, the medical care and the irresistible urge to spoil … Read more

American Kennel Club reveals the rarest dog breeds in the US — including the only pup in the world to hunt adorable puffins

American Kennel Club reveals the rarest dog breeds in the US — including the only pup in the world to hunt adorable puffins

They’re a rare breed. The American Kennel Club has released its list of the rarest dog breeds in America. The world’s largest registry of purebred canines, the AKC, analyzed registration statistics to determine the most prevalent and uncommon canines in the United States. These rarity and popularity rankings shift from year to year as new … Read more

Is pet insurance worth it? New study reveals the real cost and value

Is pet insurance worth it? New study reveals the real cost and value

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Gloria died on December 27, 2025. My partner flew in from New York the day before to be by her side. She’d been in an oxygen tent at a vet near my parents’ house for … Read more

Canine couture gets a major glow-up with gold, diamond and ruby custom collars — for a whopping $150K

Canine couture gets a major glow-up with gold, diamond and ruby custom collars — for a whopping 0K

It’s a diamond in the ruff. Cash-flush canine lovers can bestow their pups with ultra-luxe,18-karat gold and diamond custom collars — including one for a whopping $150,000 — thanks to a collaboration between the Baccarat Hotel New York and The D Diamond, a self-proclaimed luxury jeweler for canine companions. “There’s different tiers within jewelry. I … Read more

Tick bites sending Americans to the ER at highest rate in nearly a decade, CDC says

Tick bites sending Americans to the ER at highest rate in nearly a decade, CDC says

Tick bites are sending Americans to the emergency room at the highest rate in nearly a decade, according to new CDC data. During the second week of April, 71 out of every 100,000 emergency room visits were for tick bites — more than double the usual average of about 30 per 100,000, said the agency, … Read more

Just got a new pet? Here’s why pet insurance should be your first step

Just got a new pet? Here’s why pet insurance should be your first step

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Bringing a new pet home is amazing, but let’s be honest, it’s also exhausting. When my husband and I brought our Mini Sheepadoodle, Lucy, home, our lives changed instantly. From … Read more

The true cost of being a pet parent in 2026: What you need to know

The true cost of being a pet parent in 2026: What you need to know

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. I’d be lying if I told you I could afford owning a dog by myself.  My husband and I are what most people call DINKS: Double Income, No Kids. But honestly, if it weren’t … Read more

The $50,000 puppy: Why the pet debt crisis is reaching a breaking point in 2026

The ,000 puppy: Why the pet debt crisis is reaching a breaking point in 2026

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. When we talk about the cost of a pet, it’s about more than the “price of admission.”  Whether you pick up your dog from a specialized breeder or choose to adopt, both can cost … Read more

Dream job for dog lovers? Earn $1K per hour to kiss canines and sniff their breath

Dream job for dog lovers? Earn K per hour to kiss canines and sniff their breath

In the face of an increasingly grim job market, those undeterred by germs can bring home a serious payday. Spot & Tango, a NYC-based dog food subscription service, is on the hunt for contractors willing to receive dog kisses and a stand before a deluge of dog breath. Job listings for a dog breath sniffer and a dog … Read more

How an adorable dachshund — set to fund $66K wedding — became one family’s breadwinner

How an adorable dachshund — set to fund K wedding — became one family’s breadwinner

A couple says their adorable dachshund is now the “breadwinner” of the household — earning over $6,000 in just one month and helping fund their $66,239 dream wedding. Shannon Edmondson, 31, from Stalybridge, Manchester, has turned her miniature long-haired dachshund, Wilson, into a social media star, bringing in thousands through user-generated content (UGC), brand deals … Read more

‘Hippy’ Whole Foods customer sparks outrage after bringing ‘crusty’ dog to hot food bar: ‘Effing disgusting’

‘Hippy’ Whole Foods customer sparks outrage after bringing ‘crusty’ dog to hot food bar: ‘Effing disgusting’

Every dog has its day, but not at the hot bar, folks. Whole Foods has come under fire after a photo of a shopper holding her dog dangerously close to consumables went viral. The offending image shows a customer casually browsing the buffet counter while holding her small white dog, with said pet’s tail and … Read more

How some Americans could qualify for a $1,000 ‘dog tax credit’

How some Americans could qualify for a ,000 ‘dog tax credit’

Some pet owners might be able to snag a $1,000 “dog credit” this tax season to help pay for food and other necessities for four-legged friends. As Americans are gearing up to submit their tax returns by Tax Day on April 15, pet parents may be wondering if they can get a break by claiming … Read more

Viral tale of ‘stolen’ dogs that escaped slaughter warmed hearts all over the globe — but it was fake

Viral tale of ‘stolen’ dogs that escaped slaughter warmed hearts all over the globe — but it was fake

It has pet lovers barking mad. Earlier this week, the world was moved by the heartwarming story of seven courageous canines who escaped China’s meat trade and embarked on an incredible journey home. There was just one problem: It was completely fake. The clip — which has been viewed millions of times on Chinese social … Read more

Pack of stolen dogs create movie moment in heartwarming video after escaping illegal capture

Pack of stolen dogs create movie moment in heartwarming video after escaping illegal capture

In this dog-eat-dog world, these plucky pups refuse to meat their maker. Every dog has its day. But today, seven cunning canines are being celebrated, worldwide, after joining forces and fleeing a meat factory in China, making a 10-mile trek home as a four-legged “band of brothers.” Their great escape was captured in a moving … Read more

5 hidden ‘sleep stealers’ in your bedroom — and an addition that ‘goes a long way’

5 hidden ‘sleep stealers’ in your bedroom — and an addition that ‘goes a long way’

New York isn’t the only city that never sleeps. An eye-opening new study determined that Detroit, Baltimore, St. Louis, Toledo, New Orleans and Newark are some of the most sleep-deprived cities in the US, due to issues like alcoholism, stress, obesity and smoking habits. Nationwide, most people don’t log enough hours in Sleepy Town. A … Read more

Dog owners reveal the most important lessons they have learned in new survey

Dog owners reveal the most important lessons they have learned in new survey

Veteran dog owners all agree this is the most important wisdom to pass down: be patient. The advice emerged in a survey of 2,000 dog owners which split respondents by how long they’ve been with their pup. Veteran dog owners with over 10 years of experience named “be patient, dogs feel your energy” (39%) as … Read more

This dog breed is king of the pup pack, according to American Kennel Club’s annual ranking

This dog breed is king of the pup pack, according to American Kennel Club’s annual ranking

Move over Labradors — the French Bulldog is still king of the American pup pack. For the fourth year running, these pint-sized Frenchies hold the top spot on the American Kennel Club’s 2025 most popular dog breeds list. It wasn’t long ago that Labs ruled for 31 years straight, but in 2022, the French Bulldog … Read more

Meet the adorable service dogs behind the athletes of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Meet the adorable service dogs behind the athletes of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Service dogs can help make the impossible paw-sible. As 665 athletes prepare for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, kicking off on Friday, March 6, many of them will arrive with four-legged teammates by their side. While the dogs are hard at work helping battle for the gold, viewers at home get to admire … Read more

Does having a dog really extend your life?

Does having a dog really extend your life?

A paw-sible path to a longer life? About 43% of US households — especially those run by millennials — own a pooch. Research has long suggested that there are numerous physical and mental benefits to having a furry friend around. A canine pal could even mean living longer, thanks to its effects on heart health, … Read more